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Myth 9: Everyone has to pay their debts
We need debt management not reduction, says Dinyar Godrej.
Myth 8: Organized labour is regressive
David Ransom argues that the opposite is actually true.
Myth 7: Financial regulation will destroy a profitable banking sector
Why should financial markets be accountable only to themselves? asks David Ransom.
Myth 6: Fossil fuels are more economically viable than renewables
Not if you look at the environmental costs, says Dinyar Godrej.
Myth 5: The private sector is more efficient than the public sector
There is no evidence of greater efficiency, explains Dinyar Godrej.
Myth 4: Economic migrants are a drain on rich world economies
Migration follows a demand for labour - and benefits the receiving country, writes Dinyar Godrej.
Myth 3: Taxing the rich scares off investors and stalls economic performance
Taxation creates prosperity just as much as private enterprise, says David Ransom.
Myth 2: Deficit reduction is the only way out of a slump
Don't rely on those who caused the crash to resolve it, argues David Ransom.
Myth 1: Austerity will lead to 'jobs and growth'
It's wrong to sell austerity as a cure for economic woes, says Dinyar Godrej.
10 economic myths we need to junk
Dinyar Godrej and David Ransom introduce this month's main theme.
The case against the future
Hal Niedzviecki considers the case against the future.
Patricio Guzmán's search for the truth
Roxana Olivera meets the documentary filmmaker renowned for delving into Chile’s dark past.
A story of waiting
As Western Sahara marks 40 years of occupation, Dominik Sipiński listens to refugees tired of broken promises and dreams.
'The real power is below'
Southern campaigners, trade unionists and grasroots organizers discuss Paris, and beyond.
Still biting
Big Oil's history of denial, delay and distortion is laid bare by Greg Muttitt.
What's on the table at Paris?
Which proposals should we praise, and which should we protest?
A rebel's guide to Paris
Want to cause trouble for the polluters and procrastinators? John Jordan's top tips for the discerning summit-crasher.
China's climate transition
Is the world's most populous country a climate villain or an environmental leader? Sam Geall investigates.
Views from inside the climate talks
Activist experiences of previous UN climate talks.
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